Traditional South African Koeksisters Recipe

Ingredients

• For the Syrup
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/4 cup water
• Small piece of cinnamon stick
• 1/4 tsp ginger powder
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• For the Dough
• 2 cups flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp Kerrygold Original Irish Butter
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/4 cup water, use more if needed
• Oil for frying